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Is That Supposed to be There...Mold Edition

2/5/2018

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What Do I Need To Know About Mold in My Home? Since 1990, new homes have been built with energy efficiency in mind. They are designed to be air tight, which is the principal reason mold issues are a problem. Mold growth occurs because of warmth, lack of air circulation and most importantly, moisture. Older homes didn’t experience this problem as much because they were usually drafty which allowed for moisture to be dried out.

So how serious is having mold? It is generally well tolerated but can a effect some people drastically. The best thing to remember about mold is to solve the problem before it becomes too serious.
1.) Try to keep moisture out and clean up any condensation as soon as possible. Anything like a roof or plumbing leak should be treated seriously.
2.) After cleaning up condensation, the root problem should be fixed as soon as possible.
3.) If slight mold does form, wear gloves and a mask and scrape it away.
4.) In the case of serious mold growth, a professional should be contacted. They can let you know what steps to take next. The health effects of mold bother those with allergies, breathing problems or weakened immune systems most. In the case of severe exposure, it can mean allergy-like symptoms or irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat or lungs.
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Crawl Spaces? Crawl Spaces.

2/5/2018

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If your home has a crawl space, its a good idea to have it inspected at least once a year. Poor conditions with your crawl space can damage your building’s structure and negatively affect the living environment in your home which lies directly above the crawl space.

When inspecting your crawl space:

• Make sure it is free of pests and that there are no signs of excessive moisture build up such as ponding of water or mold growth.
• If the crawl space has a dirt floor, check that there is a vapor barrier installed, such as a plastic liner covering the entire dirt floor.
• If water tends to accumulate in the crawl Noteworthy News space, your NPI inspector will likely recommend further evaluation by a qualified crawl space waterproofing contractor for the best solution.
• Avoid storing items in the crawl space as it may inhibit access for maintenance. • Another important factor in reducing moisture in the crawl space is to have the ground outside your house slope away from the walls of the structure. This is to avoid undue water seepage into the crawl space.
• Use caution! A crawl space can be difficult and even hazardous to enter.


Consider having an NPI inspector conduct your crawl space inspection. NPI inspectors are trained and experienced and take the proper precautions when entering and inspecting crawl spaces.
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